Lily Dolin (Agent)
REGISTRATION LINK FOR LILY DOLIN (active when registration opens September 10 for members)
Lily joined Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. in 2025, after five years in the publishing department at United Talent Agency. She represents authors in both fiction and nonfiction, including YA, with books ranging from commercial to literary and everything in between. She is actively looking for novels with strong hooks, propulsive plots, book club appeal, and nuanced female perspectives. High concept thrillers are always welcome. She especially loves speculative fiction, atmospheric settings, strange and unusual women in strange and unusual circumstances, and books that aren't afraid to challenge readers.
Her authors include New York Times bestsellers, USA Today bestsellers, Indie Next picks, Book of the Month picks, Target YA Books of the Year, and have been finalists for numerous awards including the Dylan Thomas Prize and Indie Choice Awards.
Lily Dolin's Availability During Manuscript Mart Week:
Zoom Meetings with Lily will be scheduled within these time periods (all EST), but are subject to change. If Lily must make a change to this schedule, we will arrange a mutually agreeable Zoom time outside of Manuscript Mart Week.
- Tuesday, November 10: 1:00–7:00 EST
- Wednesday, November 11: 10:00–7:00 EST
- Thursday, November 12: 10:00–7:00 EST
- Friday, November 13: 10:00–4:00 EST
Please register with Lily Dolin ONLY if you can be available within the time windows above.
What I'm Looking For
I’m most drawn to literary and upmarket fiction with dark and offbeat humor, gripping narratives, strong commercial hooks, family dynamics, mother-daughter stories, and nuanced female perspectives. I especially love sweeping family dramas, strange and unusual women in strange and unusual circumstances, and books with strong voices. I’m also looking for upmarket thrillers with unique twists (I love a good surprise!), and select rom-coms with distinctive set-ups. I grew up near Salem, MA and have a soft spot for elevated narratives with speculative elements. Stories that aren’t afraid to challenge readers, that highlight characters with messy backstories and hidden depths are always welcome. My taste could also be described as books that would live comfortably on the shelves at McNally Jackson.
Sample Titles or Authors
PASSION PROJECT by London Sperry
FLICKERSTATE by F.A. Davidson
CREEP by Emma van Straaten
Specializes In / Will Consider
Specializes In:
FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Romance, Thrillers/Suspense, Young Adult
Will Consider:
FICTION: Family Saga, Multi-Cultural/Global Fiction